Berlin
boy name#5045 in 2025Berlin entered the US charts in 1899, peaked at #984 in 1916, ranks #5045 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1899–2025
#5045
rank today
#984
peak (1916)
19
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1051 |
| 1900s | #1277 |
| 1910s | #1280 |
| 1920s | #1244 |
| 1930s | #1478 |
| 1940s | #1768 |
| 1950s | #2437 |
| 1960s | #2929 |
| 1970s | #4321 |
| 1980s | #5566 |
| 1990s | #7313 |
| 2000s | #10306 |
| 2010s | #9687 |
| 2020s | #4106 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Berlin has been most popular in TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 700 people named Berlin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Berlin alive today was born around 1940, making them about 85 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Berlin in 2025?
- Berlin ranks #5045 among US boy names in 2025, with 19 babies given the name.
- When was the name Berlin most popular?
- Berlin peaked in 1916, reaching #984 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Berlin with classmates?
- Berlin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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